Check, Please! Bay Area

This series features guests and eateries as diverse the Bay Area itself. In each episode of the James Beard and Emmy Award-winning program, 3 local diners share their favorite spots and critique each others' choices. They visit each restaurant anonymously - the restaurants are not notified that Check, Please! reviewers are present. After trying each others' recommendations, the diners join host and moderator Leslie Sbrocco to discuss, dispute and celebrate their dining experiences with lively commentary.

Check, Please! Bay Area Previous Broadcasts

Contigo, Smoke Berkeley and Paradiso (Episode #902H)

KQED Plus: Mon, Mar 19, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

At our first restaurant, the bright bold flavors of Catalan cooking are the pride and joy of tasty tapas spot Contigo in San Francisco. For Texas-style barbeque done right, we follow the blazing smoke trails over the bridge to Smoke Berkeley. Finally, San Leandro neighborhood gem Paradiso features fresh Mediterranean cuisine, along with a page-turning wine list.

Bridges, Blue Line Pizza, Postino (Episode #1112H)

KQED 9: Thu, Mar 15, 2018 -- 7:30 PM

Dine on Cal Cuisine at the place where Mrs. Doubtfire ate, in the heart of Danville at Bridges Restaurant and Bar. Then tuck into Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a side of beer or cocktails in San Carlos at Blue Line Pizza. Lastly, rustic comfort food with an Italian twist is discovered in a beautiful Lafayette hillside setting at Postino. .

Repeat Broadcasts:

KQED 9: Sat, Mar 17, 2018 -- 12:00 PM

KQED Plus: Fri, Mar 16, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

KQED 9: Fri, Mar 16, 2018 -- 1:30 AM

Bacon Bacon, Plaj Restaurant, Evvia Estiatorio (Episode #901H)

KQED Plus: Thu, Mar 15, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

If you've jumped on the bacon bandwagon, be sure to catch a ride with Bacon Bacon food truck as it scampers around the Bay - we're positive you'll be in hog heaven! Plaj Restaurant in San Francisco serves up distinctive ingredients in an elegant ambiance that provides a truly Nordic experience. Lastly, savor the foods of Grecian gods at Evvia Estiatorio in Palo Alto, where Greek wine and cuisine transport diners to a seat at Zeus' table.

Valette, Eatsa, Osso (Episode #1110H)

KQED Plus: Wed, Mar 14, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

Two brothers work together to execute a quintessential wine country eatery at Valette in Healdsburg. In stark contrast, a fully-automated spot with fresh and healthy vegetarian bowls, delivered via a high-tech cubby, at eatsa in San Francisco. And finally, a place for steak, substantial sides and an amazing wine list at Osso Steakhouse in San Francisco.

Naschmarkt, Cafe Tiramisu and Wood Tavern (Episode #809H)

KQED 9: Mon, Mar 12, 2018 -- 7:30 PM

* A little taste of Austria thrives in downtown Campbell at Naschmarkt Restaurant, where the Vienna-born chef lightens up schnitzels and spatzles with Californian ingredients. * Next, Cafe Tiramisu in San Francisco's scenic Belden Place charms Italian aficionados with its authentic fare and al fresco, alleyway-ambiance. * Heading east, Oakland's Wood Tavern is a College Avenue neighborhood hub that offers an American brasserie-inspired menu.

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* A veteran Chinese restaurant in Oakland, Little Shin Shin Restaurant invites us to try their fresh and delicious Hunan, Sichuan, Mandarin, and Cantonese-style dishes. * Next, the classically-trained chefs at The Refuge in San Carlos combine beer with traditionally prepared pastrami. * Lastly, taste a little Madrid-in-San Francisco, at Canela Bistro and Wine Bar, where local ingredients blend with imported goodies from Spain.

Valette, Eatsa, Osso (Episode #1110H)

KQED 9: Thu, Mar 8, 2018 -- 7:30 PM

Two brothers work together to execute a quintessential wine country eatery at Valette in Healdsburg. In stark contrast, a fully-automated spot with fresh and healthy vegetarian bowls, delivered via a high-tech cubby, at eatsa in San Francisco. And finally, a place for steak, substantial sides and an amazing wine list at Osso Steakhouse in San Francisco.

* Our first restaurant, Pompei's Grotto, is a family owned spot on Fisherman's Wharf's that's been serving up fresh seafood since 1946. * Next, Lillie Mae's House of Soul Food in Santa Clara makes homemade Southern comfort staples that satisfy heart and soul. *Finally, combining a bustling San Francisco vibe with an intimate and cozy setting, SPQR delivers authentic, modern Italian cuisine and original Italian wine from small producers.

Zare at Fly Trap, Barrio Fiesta, Flora (Episode #802H)

KQED Plus: Wed, Mar 7, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

You don't have to travel far for Persian influenced Mediterranean cuisine as you can find it right here in San Francisco at Zare at Fly Trap. * And, anyone looking for a festive location to celebrate with friends and family should visit Milpitas where Barrio Fiesta specializes in Filipino cooking. * Finally, for a great place to relax and admire the surroundings you can pop into the old flower depot building in Oakland where Flora serves up their signature cocktails.

Roti Indian, Chop Bar & Park Tavern (Episode #712H)

KQED Plus: Tue, Mar 6, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

Roti Indian Bistro, Chop Bar and Park Tavern are the eateries selected by local diners. Will the three guests agree on their Bay Area favorites?

Caffe La Scala, Lers Ros and 1300 On Fillmore (Episode #707H)

KQED 9: Mon, Mar 5, 2018 -- 7:30 PM

Caffe La Scala (Walnut Creek), Lers Ros (San Francisco) and 1300 on Fillmore (San Francisco) are the eateries selected by local diners. Will the three guests agree on their Bay Area favorites?

Repeat Broadcasts:

KQED 9: Tue, Mar 6, 2018 -- 1:30 AM

Bella Trattoria, Outerlands & Greens Restaurant (Episode #711H)

KQED Plus: Mon, Mar 5, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

San Francisco restaurants Bella Trattoria, Outerlands and Greens Restaurants are the eateries selected by local diners. Will the three guests agree on their Bay Area favorites?

Flavorful, fresh, authentic ingredients combine to create traditional dishes at El Mono | Fresh Flavors of Peru in El Cerrito. Attentive service and a modern vibe set the stage for the aromatic seasonings from India, China and Thailand that unite at Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine in San Carlos. A menu reflecting the new cultures of American cooking, hand-crafted cocktails, and casual-considerate service all come together at The Table in San Jose.

Repeat Broadcasts:

KQED 9: Sat, Mar 3, 2018 -- 12:00 PM

KQED Plus: Fri, Mar 2, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

KQED 9: Fri, Mar 2, 2018 -- 1:30 AM

Salute E Vita Ristorante, Lolo Restaurant and Le G (Episode #710H)

KQED Plus: Thu, Mar 1, 2018 -- 1:00 PM

Salute e Vita Ristorante (Richmond), Lolo Restaurant (San Francisco) and Le Garage (Sausalito) are the eateries selected by local diners. Will the three guests agree on their Bay Area favorites?

Bellanico, Davey Jones Deli and Gamine (Episode #701H)

KQED 9: Thu, Mar 1, 2018 -- 1:30 AM

Bellanico, Davey Jones Deli and Gamine are the restaurants selected by local diners. Will the three guests agree on their Bay Area favorites?

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